Gaining and Directing Learner Attention
Engaging the Brain for Meaningful Learning
Course Description
Attention is the gateway to learning. Attention is an online professional development course that helps educators understand how different sensory preferences—visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic—relate to attention in the learning environment. This course also explores the role attention plays within the Mindful Teaching framework, helping educators design instruction that captures focus, supports engagement, and prepares learners for deeper understanding.
Course Curriculum
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Learning Goals
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WebBook: Attention
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Study Slides: Attention Defined
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Check What You Know
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Study Slides: Attention in Action
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Check What You Know
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Assessment
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Feedback
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About This Course
- 2 Hours
- 2 Years of Access
- Online, self-paced
Learning Objectives
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Compare visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic sensory preferences as they relate to attention
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Explain the significance of attention within the Mindful Teaching framework
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Recognize how intentional attention strategies support learner engagement and readiness
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